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Creux-du-Van

Between Neuchatel and Pontarlier, Neuchatel, Switzerland
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Neuchatel
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Forests, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Parks
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East Point, Georgia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

It's a huge gorge or something. I think I read it's Switzerland's Grand Canyon. Uhh, I've never been to the Grand Canyon, so I don't have the proper perspective. What I can tell you is that it has stunning views, the hike is easy especially if you're carting around one year old twins and there's a cafe/farmhouse at the start... More

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Neuchatel, Switzerland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

It a unique scenic place. A little feeling like Grand Canyon. More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

impressive mountain, quite easy walking with nice restaurants in between More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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A remnant of the glacial passage through this area of the Jura mountains, this funnel-like rock formation is known locally as an "emposieu" and serves as a water run-off. What is marvelous is the sheer size of the structure and color of the rocks, that tell a history of what took place over the years. Simply breath-taking, but to get... More

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Saint Blaise, switzerland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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This was my second visit and was equally thrilling second time. The grand canyon of Switzerland. More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
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The hike up from leaving the car in Noraigue took 90 minutes up through the forest then the last bit with 14 zig zag turns. The view from the top of this natural wonder is breathtaking. The hike is considered to be difficult, 750 meter climb up and the round trip on foot is some 13.6 kilometers. Under the cliffs... More

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St Andrews, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

The hike up is hard work. We started on a day when the rain was really heavy, but as we were on a group trip this was the plan for the day. The rain eased off not too long into the hike, but we couldn't see very far for the clouds and mist. Finally reached the top and we couldn't... More

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Biel, Bern, Switzerland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Neuchatel, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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CH - Montagnes neuchâteloises
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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